Look for Headley to stay ... for now

San Diego Padres' Chase Headley (7), center, is welcomed into the dugout after hitting a two-run homer during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, July 20, 2012 in San Diego. The Padres won 9-5. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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San Diego Padres' Chase Headley (7), center, is welcomed into the dugout after hitting a two-run homer during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, July 20, 2012 in San Diego. The Padres won 9-5. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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What’s happening today: Baseball’s non-waiver trading deadline strikes at 1 p.m. So will Padres manager Bud Black be penciling Chase Headley’s name in the lineup tonight against the Reds?

Guess here is that he will and Headley won’t be traded. For now.

Meanwhile, Padres continue their 2012 comeback. At one time the club was threatening to break the club record for losses (110), set in the 1969 expansion season. Now? Pads are 20-14 in their past 34 games. They’re 12 games out of first. Last time they were less than 12½ games out? Try May 17.

And (keep in mind this is the entertainment business) they’re fun to watch. Yasmani Grandal looks like your future catcher. Yonder Alonso looks like he’ll be camped at first base the next 10 years. (New ownership financially willing.) Edinson Volquez the real deal. (Nice trade with the Reds, Josh Byres.) And don’t you love these names, Yasmani, Yonder, Edinson? The fourth member of the Mat Latos deal? Brad Boxberger.

Alexi Amarista a thrill to watch. (Long term, though, This Just In doesn’t see him as more than a utility player.) Speaking of future, I don’t see Headley sticking around. If he isn’t moved before 1 p.m. today, he’s dealt in the offseason. Those Petco numbers are too dreary to ignore. Pads should add pitching depth in return.

In the meantime, enjoy the resurgence Padres fan.

But if you’re the betting type, I’d take the Reds tonight. Homer Bailey is 4-0 with a 1.43 ERA his last five starts Gotta like a hot pitcher.

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